Synopsis

Technology is reshaping more than just our routines; it’s fundamentally altering the very structure of our minds—perhaps for the better. In this installment, I become a participant in a pioneering study at UC Irvine, where researchers are investigating the impact of 3D video games on spatial memory. Over ten days of gameplay, will my capacity for physical navigation improve, specifically when faced with a sprawling, sixty-foot maze? Furthermore, will functional magnetic resonance imaging reveal